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Travel Demand Management Study - Mopani District Municipality September 2010
Travel Demand Management Study

Mopani District Municipality

September 2010
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                                              PROJECT NAME:

         Travel Demand Management Study in Mopani and Capricorn District Municipalities

PROJECT NO:                        DATE:                           REPORT STATUS:

T01.POL.000005                     September 2010                  Final

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SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants         Department of Roads & Transport: Limpopo Province
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AUTHORS:                                            CLIENT CONTACT PERSON:

Mr Ntate Mabilo                                     Mr H de Beer
Mr Dick Pyke
Ms Melanie Wright
Ms Marciana Abavana

SYNOPSIS:

A TDM Study was undertaken for Capricorn and Mopani District Municipalities. This study included a
desktop study of available documents, stakeholder analysis and proposed business plans.

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                          QUALITY VERIFICATION

This report has been prepared under the controls established by a quality
management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001 : 2000.

Verification          Capacity             Name              Signature       Date

By Authors            Traffic Engineers    DP,MW,MA

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List of Acronyms

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                 Acronym                                           Meaning
BRT                                        Bus Rapid Transit
CBD                                        Central Business District
CPTR                                       Current Public Transport Record
HOV                                        High Occupancy Vehicle
IDP                                        Integrated Development Plan
IRPTN                                      Integrated Rapid Public Transit Network
ITP                                        Integrated Transport Plan
ITS                                        Intelligent Transport Systems
MDM                                        Mopani District Municipality
NLTSF                                      National Land Transport Spatial Framework
NMT                                        Non Motorized Transport
OLS                                        Operating License Strategy
PLTF                                       Provincial Land Transport Framework
PT                                         Public Transport
RNMS                                       Road Network Management System
RTQS                                       Road Traffic Quality System
SADC                                       South African Development Community
SDF                                        Spatial Development Framework
SDI                                        Spatial Development Initiative
SMME                                       Small Medium Enterprise
TDM                                        Travel Demand Management
TSM                                        Travel Supply Management
ZCC                                        Zion Christian Church

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1.        Project Background ................................................................................................... 1
2.        Introduction to Travel Demand Management (TDM) ................................................ 1
3.        Travel Demand Strategies ......................................................................................... 2
4.        Project Methodology .................................................................................................. 2
5.        Stakeholders Consulted ............................................................................................ 3
6.        Literature Review ....................................................................................................... 3
7.        Public Transport Status Quo (Based On Literature Review) ................................... 4
7.1       Taxi .............................................................................................................................. 4
      7.1.1      Taxi Associations .................................................................................................. 5
 7.2      Bus ............................................................................................................................... 5
 7.3      Rail ............................................................................................................................... 6
 7.4      Air ................................................................................................................................ 6
8.        Road Infrastructure Status Quo (Based On Literature Review) .............................. 6
9.        TDM Related Problems Identified (Based On Literature Review) ............................ 8
 9.1      TDM Issues Identified in Mopani .................................................................................. 8
      9.1.1      Public Transport .................................................................................................... 8
      9.1.2      Roads ................................................................................................................... 8
      9.1.3      Road Safety Issues ............................................................................................... 8
10.       TDM Interventions Required (Based On Literature Review) .................................... 8
 10.1     Transport ...................................................................................................................... 8
 10.2     Infrastructure ................................................................................................................ 9
 10.3     Non-motorized Transport (NMT) ................................................................................. 10
 10.4     Institutional ................................................................................................................. 10
11.       Stakeholder Consultation ........................................................................................ 10
 11.1     Introduction ................................................................................................................ 10
      11.1.1     Road network management system: ................................................................... 11
      11.1.2     Public transport ................................................................................................... 11
      11.1.3     NMT .................................................................................................................... 11
      11.1.4     Awareness and communication .......................................................................... 11
 11.2     Road Network ............................................................................................................ 11
 11.3     Traffic Signals ............................................................................................................ 14

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  11.4      Public Transport ......................................................................................................... 14
  11.5      NMT ........................................................................................................................... 15
  11.6      Law Enforcement and Road Safety ............................................................................ 16
  11.7      Awareness and Communication ................................................................................. 16
  11.8      Schools ...................................................................................................................... 17
12.         Recommendations ................................................................................................... 17
Annexure A............................................................................................................................. 19
Annexure B ............................................................................................................................. 28
1.          Public Transport Strategy 2007 ............................................................................... 29
2.          IRPTN ........................................................................................................................ 30
3.          Mopani District Municipality ITP 2006-2011 ............................................................ 30
4.          MOPANI IDP 2010 ..................................................................................................... 34
5.          Limpopo Provincial Land Transport Framework 2007 ........................................... 34
Annexure C ............................................................................................................................. 41
Annexure D ............................................................................................................................. 47
Annexure E ............................................................................................................................. 53

List of Tables
Table 7.1: Major Public Transport Facilities in the Mopani District .............................................. 4
Table 7.2: Taxi Associations in Mopani ...................................................................................... 5
Table 7.3: Subsidised Bus Service Providers in Mopani District Municipality ............................. 5
Table 8.1: Total Distances (km) of roads in the Mopani District .................................................. 7

 List of Figures
Figure 8.1: Strategic Development Corridors in Mopani District ................................................. 7
Figure 11.1: Dangerous bend in Giyani southeast of traffic circle (location) ............................. 13
Figure 11.2: Dangerous bend in Giyani southeast of traffic circle (zoomed in) ......................... 13

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                             Travel Demand Management Study
                                           Executive Summary

1. INTRODUCTION:
The department of Roads and Transport: Limpopo Province appointed SSI Engineers and
Environmental Consultants (Pty) LTD to undertake a Travel Demand Management Study,
covering Capricorn and Mopani district municipalities.
Travel Demand Management is an intervention to influence travel decisions so that more
desirable transport, social, economic and environmental objectives can be achieved, thereby
reducing the negative impact of travel. TDM is mainly concerned with managing traffic
congestion. However, due to the predominantly rural nature of Limpopo Province, the focus of
TDM in this study is widened to cover the harmonization of travel in the rural areas and the
smaller towns.
The study included review of literature, stakeholder consultations, physical observation of
identified areas of concern and specialist analysis of the information gathered, arriving at
identified strategies for intervention and recommendations on how the issues may be
addressed.
Business plans for further and detailed intervention studies were compiled and they form part of
this report. The plans are meant to guide interventions, resulting in specific programmes and
projects.
This report is in respect of Travel Demand Management in Mopani District Municipality.

2. FINDINGS:
The study findings were summarised as outlined below. Most of the problems can be addressed
together through the recommended detailed studies at the local sphere of government as they
require street by street surveys in all towns and villages. For these types of challenges, further
studies are recommended, supported by business plans.

The main travel demand challenges point to the following:
            There is a need for improvement of the road network.
            There is insufficient public transport in the rural villages.
            There is a serious shortage of Non- Motorized Transport infrastructure and facilities.
            Traffic signal management require attention. The permanent flashing signals in
             Tzaneen are in contravention of the law.
            There is traffic congestion mainly in Tzaneen during peak hours.
            The need for road safety awareness.
            Lack of fences on roads leading to stray animals causing accidents.

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3. RECOMMENDATIONS:
A series of recommendations were developed based on the identified concerns. These
recommendations comprised a set of Business Plans and individual responses to specific areas
of concern. The Business Plans were prepared in stand-alone format, but are included in the
report.
It is recommended as follows:
            A road management system for future years (i.e 5 year period) should be introduced
             and maintained.
            An optimum traffic signal plan for traffic signals controlled intersections need to be
             prepared.
            A Non- Motorised Transport Study covering all towns and villages in the district need
             to be undertaken to cater for NMT facilities and services.
            A road safety plan should be developed and communicated through road shows.
            There is a need for a Public Transport Demand study to be conducted to determine
             public transport requirements, route network, facilities and the effectiveness and
             efficiency of the current system.
            A detailed Travel Demand Management study need to be conducted for Tzaneen on
             a street by street basis.
            The road between Tzaneen and Burgersdorp need to be widened and maintained.
             Provide HOV lane to mitigate the congestion and accidents.
            Implement traffic calming at bend south east of traffic circle at entrance to Giyani.
            Fencing of roads to prevent stray animals.
            Provide sufficient bus ranking facilities in Giyani.
            Improve quality of work on the repair of potholes throughout the district.
            Traffic signals in Giyani needs attention.
            Provide public transport facilities and amenities in Hoedspruit.
            Public transport in Hoedspruit need government support to cater for seasonal
             demand fluctuations. We recommend the contracting and subsidisation with bus
             services.
            The Deerpark junction outside Tzaneen on the road to Phalaborwa requires traffic
             lights to assist traffic coming to Tzaneen particularly in the mornings.
            A traffic circle or traffic lights on the Tzaneen to Aqua Park and Polokwane to
             Phalaborwa roads junction is recommended.
            The permanent flashing traffic lights in Tzaneen should be addressed as it is in
             contravention with the spirit of the law.

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4. CONCLUSION:
        Thanks to the foresight of the department of Roads and Transport, this study will go a
        long way towards improving and harmonising travel in Mopani District Municipality.
        The above is a summary of the findings made and the recommended interventions. We
        thank the officials of the Department of Roads and Transport, Mopani District
        Municipality and all the stakeholders consulted including the Transport Forum of
        Mopani. The above and the representatives of the local municipalities made this study
        possible. Their cooperation is appreciated.

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1. Project Background
SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants were appointed by the Limpopo Provincial
Government, Department of Roads and Transport to undertake a Travel Demand Management
(TDM) study for the Capricorn and Mopani Districts of Limpopo Province.
Limpopo Province consists of five districts and the demographics of Limpopo are summarized in
the following table:
Table 1.1: Size and Population per District
           DISTRICT                  SIZE OF DISTRICT    POPULATION       UNEMPLOYMENT
                                           (KMsq)             SIZE            RATE
 Capricorn                          1 697 030              1 154 690          42%
 Sekhukhune                         1 326 4                1 024 748          69%
 Vhembe                             21 407                 1 199 880          65%
 Waterberg                          4 951 9                 614 158           31%
 Mopani                             15 706                 1 062 780          45%

Due to the differences between the two districts, it was decided that a separate report would be
produced for each of the two districts included in the study. This report relates to the Mopani
District.
Mopani district has the following objectives:
   To become the “Food Basket of South Africa”;
       To become the “Tourism Destination of Choice”.
According to the National Public Transport Strategy the Strategic Goals for Public Transport in
urban areas are, among others:
    Over 85% of population should be within 1km of Public Transport Corridor;
       20% of car work trips should shift to public transport;
       Door-to-door journey time to be less than 60 minutes in urban areas.

2. Introduction to Travel Demand Management (TDM)
Travel Demand Management is an intervention to change travel decisions (without major
infrastructure improvements), so that more desirable transport, social, economic and/or
environmental objectives can be achieved, thereby reducing the negative impact of travel. The
TDM strategies are intended to reduce the demand for single occupancy vehicle trips.
Implementation of TDM can:
    Reduce highway congestion and traveler delay;
       Improve air quality; and
       Improve access to jobs, schools and other opportunities;
       Reduce accidents and fatalities.
TDM is mainly concerned with managing traffic congestion. However, due to the predominantly
rural nature of Limpopo Province, the focus of TDM in this study is widened to cover the

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harmonization of travel in the rural areas and the smaller towns.

3. Travel Demand Strategies
There are many Travel Demand Management (TDM) strategies that are available and that can
be introduced in order to achieve improvements in transport.
TDM Strategies that can be adopted, include interventions such as:
   Promoting Non-motorized Transport (NMT);
       Upgrading public transport;
       Promoting the use of Public Transport;
       Making public transport affordable;
       Making private transport expensive;
       Active trip reduction programs;
       Car parking controls on availability and pricing;
       Providing “real time” traffic and parking information;
       Traffic signal co-ordination;
       Public education;
       Introducing staggered working hours to avoid peak travel periods;
       Implementing Road Access Management;
       Introducing exclusive Bus or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes;
       Re-routing freight and delivery vehicles to avoid congested areas;
       Improving road signage (to SA Road Traffic Signs Manual standard);
       Accommodating “special needs” road users;
       Controlling development.

4. Project Methodology
The methodology adopted for the study is based on a series of individual tasks, which need to
be undertaken in a specific order. The tasks undertaken for this project can be summarized as
follows:
      Set up Project Steering Committee;
       Obtain relevant documentation;
       Study available documentation;
       Determine relevant stakeholders / transport forums;
       Interview relevant stakeholders / forums;
       Identify transport related areas of concern that need intervention;
       Undertake field observation of areas of concern;
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       Analysis of all information gathered.
       Identify suitable TDM measures;
       Develop TDM Plan to address the areas of concern.
The success of the project largely dependends on the successful interaction with stakeholders.
It is very important that the concerns of the relevant stakeholders should be accurately
determined, in order to guide the progress of the project to a successful conclusion.

5. Stakeholders Consulted
A list of relevant stakeholders was prepared in consultation with officials from the Limpopo
Provincial Government Department of Roads and Transport. These stakeholders include the
following:
      Local authority (engineers, town planners);
       District Taxi Council;
       Bus operators;
       Bus operator‟s Task Team;
       Local Business Chamber;
       Commuter Association;
       Provincial Department of Roads & Transport;
       Provincial Department of Health & Social Development;
       Department of Education;
       South African Police Service;
       Traffic Police (municipal/provincial);
       Department of Health;
       Emergency Services;
       Department of Sports, Arts & Culture;
       Department of Economic Development, Environment & Tourism.
Selected representatives from each of the above stakeholder categories were invited to attend
interview sessions, where transport related concerns were identified. It was decided to restrict
the number of attendees at these interview sessions to a minimum in an attempt to obtain the
most meaningful interaction with the stakeholder.

6. Literature Review
Travel Demand Management is supported by literature, at international, national, provincial and
local levels. This became evident in the National policy and strategies, particularly the National
Public Transport Strategy of 2007 and it‟s Action Plan as well as the Provincial Land Transport
Framework and the Integrated Transport Plan of Mopani.

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The following documents were obtained from various sources in the Limpopo Province:
    Mopani Integrated Development Plan (IDP);
         Mopani Integrated Transport Plan (ITP);
         Mopani Spatial Development Framework (SDF);
         National Public Transport Action Plan Final;
         National Public Transport Strategy Final;
         Limpopo Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF).
These documents were studied in detail and the issues that are relevant to Travel Demand
Management were identified. The status quo of transport in the district and the relevant TDM
issues that were identified, are presented in this report.
A Car Ownership and User study was recently commissioned by the National Department of
Transport. Unfortunately the Car Study has not been completed and permission to access this
information for the purposes of this TDM Study was not granted. It is believed that information
from this report would have provided valuable input to this study.

7. Public Transport Status Quo (Based On Literature Review)
7.1       Taxi
The Mopani District Municipality has a total of 64 minibus taxi facilities. These taxi facilities are
located as follows:
     Greater Tzaneen - 24 taxi facilities (2 formal);
         Ba-Phalaborwa - 11 taxi facilities (1 formal);
         Greater Letaba - 11 taxi facilities (4 formal - Modjadjiskloof, Ga-Kgapane, Sekgosese &
          Mokwakwaila);
         Greater Giyani – 18 taxi facilities.
More than 85% of taxi facilities are informal without necessary facilities. Major public transport
facilities in Mopani are summarized in the following table:

Table 7.1: Major Public Transport Facilities in the Mopani District

Facility Name                                     Facility Status   Ownership
Tzaneen Pick „n Pay Minibus taxi rank             Formal            Private
Tzaneen Sanlam Centre Minibus taxi rank           Formal            Private
Phalaborwa Minibus taxi rank                      Formal            Municipality (BPM)
Modjadjiskloof Minibus taxi rank                  Formal            Municipality (GLM)
Giyani Shoprite Minibus taxi rank                 Formal            Private
Giyani Spar Minibus taxi rank                     Formal            Private
Giyani Score Minibus taxi rank                    Formal            Municipality (GGM)

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Rita Minibus taxi rank                               Informal             Taxi Association
Hoedspruit Minibus taxi rank                         Formal               Municipality (MLM)
The Oaks Minibus taxi rank                           Formal               Municipality (MLM)
Metz Minibus taxi rank                               Formal               Municipality (MLM)

7.1.1   Taxi Associations
The Taxi Associations, which control the minibus taxi operations in Mopani, are listed in the
following table:
Table 7.2: Taxi Associations in Mopani

Maruleng LM          Ba-Phalaborwa         Greater Letaba       Greater        Tzaneen    Greater Giyani LM
                     LM                    LM                   LM
The Oaks Taxi        Phalaborwa Taxi       Rotterdam Taxi       Bakgakga          Taxi    Giyani Town        Taxi
Association.         Association.          Association.         Association.              Association.
                     Lulekani    Taxi      Mooketsi    Taxi     Nkowankowa        Taxi    Nsami              Taxi
                     Association           Association          Association.              Association
                                           Letaba      Taxi     Bolobedu          Taxi    Homu               Taxi
                                           Association          Association.              Association
                                           Molototsi    Taxi    Pusela            Taxi    Giyani             Taxi
                                           Association.         Association               Association
                                                                N‟wamitwa         Taxi    Twananani 20 &       21
                                                                Association.              Taxi Association
                                                                Tzaneen             –     Hlaneki              –
                                                                Acornhoek         Taxi    Maswanganyi        Taxi
                                                                Association               Association.
                                                                                          Simajiku           Taxi
                                                                                          Association.
                                                                                          Tiyimeleni         Taxi
                                                                                          Association.

7.2     Bus
Table 7.3: Subsidised Bus Service Providers in Mopani District Municipality

                DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY                                  SUBSIDISED OPERATORS

                         MOPANI                                               Risaba Bus Service

                                                                           Mathole Bus Service

                                                                          Great North Bus Service

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7.3       Rail
The whole rail network in the Province is owned by Spoornet and serves only long distance
passengers. There are no commuter rail services. The infrastructure is in relatively good
condition.
The following rail services are provided in Mopani District:
    Passenger Services:
                −   Hoedspruit to Gauteng (via Nelspruit);
         Freight Services:
                −   Polokwane to Maputo (via Tzaneen & Hoedspruit);
                −   Phalaborwa to Richards Bay (via Hoedspruit & Nelspruit).

7.4       Air
The following airports / landing strips are situated in the Mopani Municipal area:
    Hoedspruit (Maruleng) Airport – Gauteng, Cape Town;
         ZZ2 (GLM) Landing Strip – agricultural produce (tomatoes);
         Ba-Phalaborwa Landing Strip – mines;
         Eiland Landing Strip – tourism;
         Tzaneen Airport – agricultural produce;
         Siyandani (in Giyani) Landing Strip – shopping, mines, agriculture.

8. Road Infrastructure Status Quo (Based On Literature Review)
The Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) roads support corridor development initiatives and
these roads would link up with other provincial roads and also ultimately lead to the border
posts and the Maputo corridor. There are four sub-corridors in the Limpopo province:
    Dilokong Sub-corridor;
         Phalaborwa Sub-corridor;
         Trans-Limpopo Sub-corridor;
         East-West Sub-corridor.
Where-ever possible, development should be focused along transport corridors.
The Strategic Corridors in Mopani District that were identified in the literature study are
indicated in the following diagram:

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Figure 8.1: Strategic Development Corridors in Mopani District

The Phalaborwa Corridor in Mopani District is the major transport corridor in Mopani district and
it connects Mpumalanga (Hazyview) with Phalaborwa and Tzaneen via smaller towns to the
west of the Kruger National Park.
The following two core routes form part of this corridor:
    Route sections P17/3-5, D726, P112/1-3, P43/2, D1308 and P54/1;
       Road section P146/1 from Klaserie to Blyde River, P116/1 from Hoedspruit to Ohrigstad
        via the Strijdom Tunnel, and P181/1 from the Oaks to Burgersfort.
The status of the road network in the Mopani District is summarized in the following table:
Table 8.1: Total Distances (km) of roads in the Mopani District

  Municipality                       Tarred roads (km)   % Tarred   Gravel roads (km)   % Gravel   Total

  Ba-Phalaborwa                      211,37              46,3       245,3               53,7       456,67

  Greater Tzaneen                    419,6               40,7        611,85             59,3       1031,45

  Greater Giyani                     173,75              25,4        509,01             74,6       682,76

  Greater Letaba                     194,13              29,8       457,26              70,2       651,39

  Maruleng                           314,79              55,9       248,41              44,1       563,2

  Mopani/Total                       1313,64             38,8       2071,83             61,2       3385,47

        Source: Road Management Systems (RAL, 2007)

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9. TDM Related Problems Identified (Based On Literature Review)
9.1       TDM Issues Identified in Mopani

9.1.1     Public Transport
The following problems were identified in the literature:
    Too few taxis on rural roads;
         The transport system is inadequate to meet the basic accessibility needs (to work,
          health care, schools, shops) in many developing rural and urban areas;
         Transport services are not affordable for basic accessibility needs;
         Transport system is not flexible enough to respond to customer requirements;
         Infrastructure does not meet the needs of operators and customers.

9.1.2     Roads
Problems identified in the literature include:
    Inadequate maintenance of gravel roads, particularly in rural areas;
         Inadequate road signage (route names, numbers, speed limits and distance signs);
         Inadequate fencing (wild and domestic animals on the roads);
         Road accidents;
         Vandalism of existing fences.

9.1.3     Road Safety Issues
The following roads, where high traffic accident rates occur, were identified:
    George‟s Valley Road;
         Tzaneen to Mooketsi Road;
         Tzaneen to Lydenburg Road;
         Giyani to Mooketsi Road;
         Giyani to Dzumeri Road.

10.       TDM Interventions Required (Based On Literature Review)
10.1      Transport
The following public transport related Travel Demand Management interventions were
identified:
     Develop new public transport routes in line with the Operating Licence Strategy (OLS);
         Develop inter-modal public transport facilities at the strategic nodal points;
         Implement low capital improvements at public transport ranks (e.g. lighting, street
          furniture, passenger information, etc.);

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       To ensure the integration of all modes of transport;
       Develop an intra-provincial route coding system for taxi vehicles;
       Timetables, and route maps must be displayed at all public transport facilities;
       Improve network coverage and service frequency especially in rural areas;
       Improve access for special needs users;
       Plan land use to support public transport;
       Subsidize school trips longer than 5km;
       Promote the use of bicycles
10.2    Infrastructure
The following infrastructure related Travel Demand Management interventions were identified:
    Upgrade Road Signs:
             −   Implement name changes to towns, roads, and streets;
             −   Replace aged and outdated road signs;
             −   Replace road signs that do not conform to the SADC Road Traffic Signs Manual;
             −   A comprehensive road sign upgrade project should be implemented;
       Congestion Management (in urban areas):
             −   Traffic Signal Optimisation and Synchronization;
             −   Traffic Signal Maintenance & Management;
             −   Re-routing freight vehicles from congested areas;
       Road Access Management:
             −   Access to developments and properties to be controlled
             −   Access to comply with Municipal policies;
       Parking Management:
             −   Maximize road user charges (high parking cost);
             −   Restrict number of available parking bays;
             −   Allow for special needs parking, bicycle racks, and motorcycle parking;
             −   Designate on-street loading zones;
             −   Car guards could be formalised as a form of job creation and provide change;
             −   Alternatively parking payment machines must accommodate payment by both
                 notes and credit cards;
       Road Network:
             −   Develop a road network classification system.

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10.3    Non-motorized Transport (NMT)
The following Non-motorized Transport related Travel Demand Management interventions were
identified:
     Identify existing network facilities e.g. sidewalks, cycle paths and cycle lanes;
             −   Prepare plan of bicycle paths and lanes;
             −   Prioritize development and maintenance of sidewalks cycle paths and cycle
                 lanes;
             −   Encourage NMT where schools are within 5km radius;
             −   Initiate publicity campaign to promote use of NMT;
             −   Educate cyclists and pedestrians on their responsibilities;
       Upgrade NMT infrastructure:
             −   Provide lighting to improve security;
             −   Provide signage, route markers and information kiosks;
             −   Provide pedestrian crossings;
             −   Upgrade intersection treatments;
             −   Provide bicycle parking;
             −   Install traffic calming;
       Investigate pedestrian only streets;
       Investigate potential for bicycle taxis and pedi-cabs.

10.4    Institutional
The following Institutional related Travel Demand Management interventions were identified:
    Stagger working and school hours;
       Regional importance of CBD / inner city should be recognized;
       SMMEs in the rural transport sector, particularly new entrants from previously
        disadvantaged communities, to be nurtured. A guideline linking rural road and transport
        planning processes to be developed;
       Rural transport interventions to be co-ordinated.

11.     Stakeholder Consultation
11.1    Introduction
As discussed in the previous section, stakeholder consultation was undertaken in July 2010. All
notes were combined and analysed (All notes are included in Annexure C). The following broad
categories were identified as relevant for this District Municipality:

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11.1.1 Road network management system:
    Road network management (does management system exist?)
       Road marking maintenance
       Sufficient road signs and maintenance (sign management system?)
       Fencing of road reserve (for cattle)

11.1.2 Public transport
    Sufficient frequency and coverage of public transport in rural areas
       Sufficient infrastructure, i.e. ranks, bays, shelters, toilets and signage
       Consider HOV lanes in larger urban areas only on main routes (e.g. Tzaneen to Rita)
       Consider intermodal public transport facilities – require adequate land provision, can
        have facilities for passengers at one place instead of many, makes it easier for
        passengers to transfer, also safer with high volumes of passengers

11.1.3 NMT
    NMT infrastructure on frequented routes
       Adequate lighting
       Cycle ways on frequented routes
       NMT at schools, try and locate schools on same side of road as community. Where not
        possible look at providing safe crossing for learners i.e. raised pedestrian crossing,
        scholar patrol, traffic calming

11.1.4 Awareness and communication
    Provide     traffic/transport information frequently to the public via newspapers,
       advertisements and broadcast on the radio
All the notes were then grouped according to these categories. These categories best describe
the concerns of the stakeholders.
11.2    Road Network
       Cattle on roads are a problem in the whole Mopani, fences are stolen. There is a pound
        in Giyani which has never been used. This problem is particularly serious at the
        following locations:
             −   Section D of Kremetart;
             −   Giyani to Letsitele;
             −   Mooketsi to Giyani (via Maphalle);
             −   Burgersdorp to The Oaks (existing fences on game farm side of road only);
             −   Lwamondokop Road.
       Roads are poorly constructed and maintained with plenty of potholes, a lot of potholes
        on road from Dzumeri to Letsitele

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       Poor standard of pothole repair e.g. potholes on Sapekoe Drive (R36) in Tzaneen, have
        been repaired twice in the last six months and they are still a problem. This is an
        important route
       Road marking maintenance should be improved, better materials should be used
        (currently road markings do not last)
       Not sufficient road signs, lack of warning road signage at approaches to residential
        areas
       Two hospitals are located in Giyani with the speed humps between the hospitals
        removed however trenches were left in the road
       The following roads have been pointed out (problems with condition of road):
             −   Giyani to Siyandani & Khakhala (very bad condition gravel road with sharp
                 stones- high priority);
             −   Giyani to Shishosana (high priority);
             −   Road from Giyani to Mapayeni is in a very bad condition, part of it is tarred, it has
                 deep potholes and is too narrow – no shoulders, it was badly constructed and
                 deteriorated within a year, open drain on the side(construction is under way with
                 this road but only for 2.5 km);
             −   Gravel road in a bad condition between Rubbervale and Gravelotte (±15km);
             −   Dzumeri to Mzilela;
             −   Dzumeri to Nwamarhanga (will make it easier to get to Phalaborwa);
             −   Giyani to Muswani;
             −   Giyani to Mavalani/Nwadzekudzeku;
       A stall that is located close to Mooketsi encroaches on the road, interfering with road
        users‟ movement, it is important to prohibit stalls from illegally locating inside the road
        reserve;
       There is dangerous bend in Giyani (see Figure 11.1 and Figure 11.2) located south east
        of the traffic circle, improve the safety of this bend by i.e. adding appropriate signage
        and possibly other road safety features that can make it safer by reducing the speed of
        traffic;
       In Giyani investigate the possibility of linking the access road to SPAR to the signalized
        intersection;

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         Figure 11.1: Dangerous bend in Giyani southeast of traffic circle (location)

         Figure 11.2: Dangerous bend in Giyani southeast of traffic circle (enlarged)

       With regards to road improvements:

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             −   Reduce travel distance by tarring road to Thohoyandou via Vuwani;
             −   The gravel road from Thomo Village to Hlomela is in a bad condition. It is
                 proposed to upgrade this road. This road can assist people from Gaula,
                 Ndindani, Mahlathi and Khakhala to travel between Giyani and Phalaborwa;
       Provision of scholar transport is difficult in areas served by gravel roads that are in poor
        condition;
       Rural roads are generally not tarred; hinders public transport to rural areas. Bakkies are
        used to go into these areas that have gravel roads.
       At the traffic circle in Giyani the signage requires improvement. The geometric layout
        should be assessed by a geometric engineer;
       At the road from Polokwane to the R529 (at Sikhunyane villages) rumble strips can
        assist at the T-junction, currently a dangerous intersection.

11.3    Traffic Signals
       Traffic signals in Giyani need attention (according to the stakeholders Aurecon has been
        appointed for this work). This road is owned by Roads Agency Limpopo. Congestion is
        experienced in Giyani on the road leading to FNB from the taxi rank. Traffic movements
        along this road will have to be reviewed once the traffic signal has been changed;
       Faulty traffic signals – most traffic signals in Tzaneen are in flashing mode all day (this
        does not comply with the requirements of SA Traffic Signs Manual Vol 3 – flashing
        mode is not acceptable as part of normal signal phasing);
       The Tzaneen access on the Polokwane to Phalaborwa Road is congested and the
        installation of traffic signals at this intersection should be considered.
11.4    Public Transport
       Generally throughout Mopani District there is a lack of public transport facilities;
       Too few taxi ranks in Giyani and Tzaneen, no toilets at ranks;
       Larger taxis can‟t fit under existing roofs, roof too low for 22- seater taxis at Tzaneen
        rank;
       Access problem to Tzaneen rank in peak periods;
       There are 4 taxi ranks in Giyani, insufficient off-loading places. These ranks are:
           − Shoprite Taxi rank;
             −   Metro taxi rank;
             −   Old spar taxi rank;
             −   Main taxi rank;
       Recommendation to construct shelters at taxi lay byes – passengers will then wait for
        public transport automatically at demarcated places;

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       Investigate the feasibility of an intermodal public transport facility in Giyani. Public
        transport facilities are congested at the Giyani bus terminal to Malamulele around the
        Shoprite Taxi rank;
       There is a shortage of public transport to Muyexe (piloted for rural development);
       In Giyani not enough loading bays for busses, conflict occurs with long distance
        minibus-taxi and bus services due to competition for passengers. Insufficient bus ranks
        – buses stop everywhere and hinder the flow of traffic;
       Lack of taxis in remote rural areas (on gravel roads);
       Long walking distance to access public transport pick-up points in most areas of
        Bolobedu (around mountains);
       Public Transport demand in Hoedspruit is seasonal and not subsidised. During
        harvesting demand for public transport exceeds supply. (Mango, citrus, tomatoes).
        Employers hire many workers, with approximately 70% coming from the Acornhoek
        area, during that period (May to Sept – citrus, Dec to Jan – mangos). There is a need
        for additional investment and/or subsidization of public transport in the area;
       There are no taxi ranks in Hoedspruit and no amenities;
       There is minimal public transport in Hoedspruit in the off peak. Taxi frequencies during
        off peak periods are also low.
11.5    NMT
       In Giyani a pedestrian crossing problem has been identified on the main access into
        town between the existing traffic signals on the R81, (from SPAR to Shoprite). A new
        traffic signal or a raised pedestrian crossing was proposed. After a site visit it is
        proposed to accommodate pedestrians at the existing traffic signal, due to the proximity
        of the adjacent traffic signals and the already congested nature of this specific part of
        town;
       In Giyani the bicycle mode of transport should be promoted despite the challenge when
        it is raining;
       At Nkomo the school and the community are separated by the road;
       Problems with scholars crossing the road at the Kwangulatilo Tembe School at the 4
        way stop. Drivers are not disciplined and ignore the stop sign. Investigate other options
        to increase road safety for learners, i.e. traffic calming measures like a raised pedestrian
        crossing or lowering speeds of vehicles with replacing the 4 way stop with a traffic circle.
        A scholar patrol should also be considered;
       There is a T-junction at the road to Siyandani on the Malamulele road which needs a
        pedestrian crossing;
       Sidewalks are needed at the FNB Bank and at the Nursing College in Giyani;
       Pedestrian sidewalks are needed on the Mphakathi to Madumeleni Road;

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       Pedestrians cross the road at Mokgolobotho village mainly during the afternoon and
        there are accidents. There is need for a safe pedestrian crossing.
11.6    Law Enforcement and Road Safety
       A stall that is located close to Mooketsi encroaches on the road, interfering with road
        users‟ movement, it is important to prohibit stalls from illegally locating inside the road
        reserve;

       Many motorists do not obey stop controlled intersections. In particular taxis do not stop
        at the Letaba / Nkowankowa intersection;
       There is a shortage of traffic enforcement equipment;
       Roads with high accident rates which should be investigated in detail, are:
             −   Intersection of Sapekoe Drive (R36) & Pusela Street (4 way stop);
             −   Intersection of Sapekoe Drive (R36) & Rietbok Street (4 way stop);
             −   R36 (Tzaneen to Burgersdorp) – known as “Road of Death” – high traffic
                 volumes – narrow – no yellow lines – poor maintenance – serious drainage
                 problems – animals & pedestrians on road (25 to 35 km long). This road
                 requires urgent upgrading;
             −   R528 (Georges Valley) – unexpected S-bends – lack of road signage (warning
                 signs & low gear signs needed), fatalities were reported – problems are lack of
                 maintenance (overgrown verges, signs covered by foliage, lack of signs etc);
             −   R36 Mooketsi to Munnik – approx. 20 km long – mountainous area with high
                 accident rates – theft of loads from slow-moving vehicles;
             −   Deer Park junction – This junction has stop control on the Deer Park approach.
                 Due to heavy traffic volume on the main road, side road traffic is delayed,
                 particularly in the morning peak period. Consideration should be given to
                 upgrading the intersection to improve safety. Traffic signals or a traffic circle
                 should be investigated.
             −   Manouvlei – lack of maintenance;
             −   Tarentaal Road – lack of maintenance – overgrown.
       Improve road safety at the Oasis Hotel area where pedestrians are vulnerable due to
        reckless driving.

11.7    Awareness and Communication
       Make the public aware as far as possible about all transport information in the district
        municipality and conduct campaigns for certain specific items i.e. road safety, public
        transport scheduling, new NMT infrastructure and road upgrades.

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11.8    Schools
       At Nkomo the school and community are separated by a road and learners need to
        cross the road to access the school. In the interests of safety, good planning should
        avoid permitting physical barriers (a road in this case) crossing pedestrian desire lines or
        dividing communities;
       Problems with scholars crossing the road at the Kwangulatilo Tembe School at the 4
        way stop, drivers are not disciplined at the 4 way stop. Investigate other options to
        increase road safety for learners, i.e. traffic calming measures like a raised pedestrian
        crossing or lowering speeds of vehicles by replacing the 4 way stop with a traffic circle.
        A scholar patrol should also be considered.

12.     Recommendations
Generally, it has become clear that detailed Travel Demand Management studies need to be
undertaken at district and local municipality level in respect of Tzaneen. This will enable street
by street surveys and resultant detailed strategies to be developed.
An analysis of all the information gathered including the physical observation of identified areas
of TDM concern resulted in the following recommendations:
     A proper RNMS (road network management system) for future year periods (i.e. 5 year
      periods) should be introduced and maintained. The system will prioritize all roads
      requiring maintenance (i.e. fencing, road markings, road signs, pavement maintenance)
      or upgrading (road widening, new surfacing). It will then be possible to determine when
      a particular section of road will require attention and will allow accurate budgeting for
      expenditure on upgrading and maintaining the road network in the most efficient
      manner.
       A traffic engineer should analyze the traffic demand in Tzaneen and prepare optimum
        traffic signal timing plans for traffic signal controlled intersections.

       A proper public transport demand study should be undertaken to determine an adequate
        public transport route network, size of fleet required, location and size of
        ranks/intermodal facilities and schedules. Adequate communication to the public
        transport users should be taken into consideration.
       A Non Motorized Transport Planning study for Mopani District should be undertaken to
        cater for all NMT facilities and services. This study should include all the main towns
        such as Giyani, Tzaneen, Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa and Modjadjiskloof.
       Road safety awareness should be improved and a detailed study that will address the
        current road safety issues and concerns should be conducted. A road safety plan
        should be prepared and communicated through road shows.

       There is a need for a Public Transport Demand study to be conducted to determine
        public transport requirements, route network, facilities and the effectiveness and
        efficiency of the current system.

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       A detailed Travel Demand Management study needs to be conducted for Tzaneen on a
        street by street basis.

       The road between Tzaneen and Burgersdorp needs to be widened and maintained.
        Provide HOV lane to mitigate the congestion and accidents.

       Implement traffic calming at bend on main access road south east of traffic circle at
        entrance to Giyani.

       Fencing of roads to prevent stray animals.

       Provide sufficient bus ranking facilities in Giyani.

       Improve quality of work on the repair of potholes throughout the district.

       Traffic signals in Giyani need attention.

       Provide public transport facilities and amenities in Hoedspruit.

       Public transport in Hoedspruit needs government support to cater for seasonal demand
        fluctuations. We recommend the contracting and subsidisation with bus services.

       The Deerpark junction outside Tzaneen on the road to Phalaborwa requires traffic lights
        to assist traffic coming to Tzaneen from Deerpark, particularly in the mornings.

       A traffic circle or traffic lights on the Tzaneen to Aqua Park and Polokwane to
        Phalaborwa roads junction is recommended.

       The permanent flashing traffic lights in Tzaneen should be addressed as it is in
        contravention with the spirit of the law.

It should be noted that not all the recommendations may have been included in the above list.
There may be additional recommendations in the body of the text in previous sections of the
report.

In order to address these issues, a series of detailed Business Plans have been developed.
These Plans are listed in the following section of this report.

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                                           Annexure A
                        Existing Taxi Facilities in Mopani (Documented)

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Greater Tzaneen Municipality Taxi Facilities
Rank             Location               Type       Facilities             Destinations               Peak Periods

                                                                          Julesburg (via
                 On-street R36
                                        Informal                          Ofcolaco), Nkowankowa      Morning & Off
Burgersdorp      (Tzaneen to                       None
                                        terminus                          and Tzaneen (via           Peak
                 Lydenburg Rd).
                                                                          Bridgeway)

                 On-street R36
Gabaza           (Tzaneen to
                                        Informal                                                     Morning & Off
                 Lydenburg Rd).                    None                   Letsitele (via Mafarana)
                                        terminus                                                     Peak
                 Opposite
                 Burgersdorp Rank

Lenyenye         On-street
                                        Informal                          Tzaneen, Phalaborwa        Morning & Off
                 Lenyenye entrance                 Car wash
                                        terminus                          and Metz                   Peak
                 opposite garage.

Leolo                                   Informal
                                                                          Lenyenye (via Rakoma)      Morning & Off
                 Leolo Settlement       taxi &     None
                                                                          and Lenyenye               Peak
                                        bus

Lephepane        Lephepane near
                                        Informal   None                   LTR TRL & Tzaneen          -
                 market place

                                                                          Mulati, Mafarana,
                                                                          Ntsako, Bonn, Sedan,
                                                   7 loading platforms
                                                                          Gabaza and
                                                   (without shelters or
                                                                          Burgersdorp
                                                   seats), an office,
Letsitele                                                                 destinations (via D8
                 Off-street Letsitele   Formal     toilets (maintained                               Off Peak &
                                                                          TRL (see base map)),
                 CBD                    475m2.     by the Tzaneen                                    afternoon
                                                                          Giyani and Eiland
                                                   Local Municipality)
                                                                          destinations (via D1267
                                                   and an informal car
                                                                          and P43 TRL) and
                                                   wash nearby.
                                                                          Nkowankowa (via
                                                                          Mariveni - D5011 TRL).

                                                                          Tzaneen from
                 On-street (near the
                                                                          Bindzulani shopping
                 intersection of
Letaba Cross                            Informal   None                   centre, Dan and Lusaka     Early Morning
                 roads D673 and
                                                                          settlements (use
                 R36).
                                                                          R36/P17).

                 On-street (on road
Letaba           D673 opposite                                            N‟wamitwa (use the
Hospital (E)     Letaba Special         Informal   None                   D673 TRL /D 1292 TRL       Not busy
                 School and Letaba                                        (see base map)).
                 Hospital).

                                                                          Nkowankowa, Gabaza
Letaba           Off-street (public                                       and Burgersdorp (via
                                                   Paved with 30
Hospital (W)     parking area at the                                      Bridgeway (use D673 &
                                        Informal   demarcated parking                                -
                 entrance of Letaba                                       R36.)
                                                   bays.
                 Hospital)

Mafarana         On-street rank at                                        Mulati, Bonn, Sedan
                 the entrance of        Informal   None                   and Letsitele (use road
                 Mafarana                                                 D8 to access Letsitele

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                 (intersection of                                         CBD area).
                 roads D8 and MLB
                 TRL/NBS TRL
                 (see base map)).

                                                                          Mandlakazi. Mokgwathi
                 on-street in                                             (via Shihoko), Thapane
N‟wamitwa                                         None (except the pit-
                 N‟wamitwa near                                           and Tzaneen (use
                                       informal   latrines which
                 the N‟wamitwa                                            roads
                                                  belong to the rank)
                 Head Kraal.                                              D3247/D1292/P43 to
                                                                          Tzaneen).

                 On-street( in
                 Madumane on the                                          Tzaneen (via
Madumane         road splitting to                                        Mutupa/Relela) (use      Morning & off
                                       Informal   None
                 Morapalala,                                              road D1350 to            peak
                 Mohokgo Block 6                                          Tzaneen)
                 and Pakong.)

Moime            on-street at the                                         Tzaneen (town?) via
                                                                                                   morning & off
                 South entrance to     informal   None                    Bridgeway (use
                                                                                                   peak
                 Moime Village                                            R36/P17)

                 On-street at
                 Mokgwathi at the                                         Tzaneen (via
Mokgwathi        T-Junction of the                                        Merekome), N‟wamitwa
                                       informal   None                                             -
                 road from                                                (via Shihoko) and
                 Merekome and                                             Hlohlokwe (via Mawa).
                 D319.

                                                                                                   Very busy
Motupa/Relela    on-street at                                             Tzaneen using road       during the
                                       informal   None
                 Mutupa Village.                                          D1350.                   morning & off-
                                                                                                   peak periods.

                                                                          Mamitwa, Letsitele,
Nkambako         on-street at                                             Tzaneen and Giyani.
                 Nkambako Risaba       informal   None                    (use D1267 to Giyani,    -
                 junction                                                 Letsitele and Tzaneen
                                                                          via Tarentaal).

                                                                          Tzaneen, Phalaborwa,
                                                                          Burgersdorp, Mamitwa,
                                       Informal                                                    very busy
                                                                          Letsitele, Petanenge,
Nkowankowa       on street at High     taxi &                                                      during
                                                                          Letaba Hospital and
                 point business        bus        None                                             morning peak
                                                                          Giyani. ( use R36/P17
                 area                  transfer                                                    period for
                                                                          to Tzaneen and D5011
                                       station                                                     Tzaneen
                                                                          to Letsitele) Commuter
                                                                          rank.

                 On-street in
                 Khujwana (future
Nwamahori        rank near the                                            Tzaneen on R36/P17
                                       informal   None                                             -
                 Peace Makers                                             road (from Khujwana)
                 Football Club
                 Soccer Field.)

Petanenge        on the entrance of                                       Nkowankowa &
                                       informal   None                                             Not busy
                 Petanenge coming                                         Tzaneen (via Mhlava &

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                 from Nkowankowa                                              Sasekani) on R36.
                 side under the
                 marula tree.

                                                                                                        Very busy
                                                                                                        during
                                                                                                        morning peak
                                                                                                        -rank stops
Rita 1           On-street C.N.                                                                         operatingat
                                        Informal      None                    Tzaneen (via R36)
                 Phatudi.                                                                               15h00 At night
                                                                                                        some taxis
                                                                                                        use garage
                                                                                                        opposite as a
                                                                                                        holding area.

                 On-street Turn off
Rita 2                                                                        Letsitele (via Lefara &
                 to Letsitele via
                                        Informal      None                    Zangoma) on road          Not busy
                 Lefaro/Zangoma
                                                                              D3766.
                 from the R36 road.

Muruji                                                                        Tzaneen (via Deerpark     Morning peak
                 On-street              Informal      None
                                                                              Rd on D978)               & off peak.

                                                      11 loading platforms
                                                                                                        busy during
                                                      with shelters & some    Nkowankowa, Dan,
                                                                                                        the off peak &
                                                      seating (not            Lusaka, Mokgolobotho,
                 Off-street Next to                                                                     very busy
Thapane                                 Formal        sufficient in peaks)    Khujwana, Lephephane,
                 Sanlam Centre                                                                          during the
                                                      Public toilets in       Lenyenye, Tickeyline
                                                                                                        afternoon
                                                      shopping centre         (use P17/R36)
                                                                                                        peak
                                                      3934 m2.

                                                                              Long Distance: Boyne,
                                                                              Polokwane,
                                                                              Johannesburg, Giyani,
                                                                              Pretoria. Local:
Tzaneen          Off-street Sanlam                    14 loading platforms,   Modjadjiskloof,           Very busy in
Sanlam           Centre next to Pick                  two separate loading    Kgapane,                  Off Peak &
Centre                                  Formal
                 „n Pay shopping                      areas (local & long     Motupa/Relela,            Afternoon
                 mall                                 distance) 4763 m2       N‟wamitwa, Acornhoek,     Peak
                                                                              ost utilized route is
                                                                              D978 via Deerpark &
                                                                              P43/3 via D1292 to
                                                                              N‟wamitwa.

Tzaneen Pick                                          Polokwane (via
                                        Off-street
„n Pay                                                George‟s Valley &                                 Morning peak
                 Pick „n Pay            Transfer
                                                      Makgoebaskloof)                                   until 16h00
                                        station
                                                      use D528 & P17

Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Taxi Facilities
                                                                                                           Peak
Rank              Location                           Type        Facilities        Destinations
                                                                                                           Periods

Akanani                                                                            Acornhoek,              Morning
                  Off-street in Lukelani next to
                                                     Informal    None              Namakgale,              peak & off
                  Akanani shopping centre.
                                                                                   Johannesburg,           peak

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                                                                                 Giyani, Makhutswe,
                                                                                 Tzaneen and
                                                                                 N‟wamitwa (use
                                                                                 D762 to
                                                                                 Bushbuckridge &
                                                                                 P112 to Namakgale)

Lukelani          On-street                                    One concrete
                                                                                 Phalaborwa (use
                  on entrance of Lukelani from      informal   shelter                                 Off peak
                                                                                 P112 road)
                  Phalaborwa/Namakgale                         structure.

                  On-street near the soccer
Majeje            field in the Majeje area. The
                                                                                 Phalaborwa (use       Morning
                  minibus taxi rank will be         Informal   None
                                                                                 P112)                 peak
                  moved to a new place in the
                  future

                                                                                                       Operates
Makhushana                                                                       Phalaborwa (use       morning
                  On-street                         informal   None              D390, D2105 and       peak and
                                                                                 D86)                  off peak
                                                                                                       only.

Maseke            On-street at the entrance to                                   Phalaborwa (use       Busy
                  Maseke from road D3786            Informal   None              D3786, D762, D2105    morning &
                  Shared Taxi & Bus                                              and D86).             off peak

                                                                                 Phalaborwa (use
Mashishimale                                                                                           busy
                                                                                 road MMN TRL (see
                  On-street at Mashishimale         informal   None                                    morning &
                                                                                 base map) joining
                                                                                                       off peak
                                                                                 P112/1)

Mica/Acornhoek    On-street next to the T-                                       Bushbuckridge, De     busy
                  junction of oads D3790 and        informal   None              Oaks and Makhutswe    morning &
                  D762.                                                          (use D762).           off peak

                  On-street (temporary –                                         Makhutswi, Tzaneen,
                                                                                                       busy off
Mondzweni         stand available for future off-   Informal   None              Nkowankowa and
                                                                                                       peak
                  street rank)                                                   Giyani.

                                                               There are
                                                               some facilities
                                                               in the form of
                  On-street at the entrance of                 toilets and       Lukelani and          busy
Namakgale
                  Namakgale on P112/1               Informal   shelters          Phalaborwa            morning &
                  Tzaneen/Gravelotte road.                     provided and      (use P112/1)          off peak
                                                               maintained by
                                                               the
                                                               Municipality.

                                                                                                       busy from
                                                                                 Johannesburg,         the
                  On-street next to                                              Giyani, Makhutswi,    morning
Tzaneen                                             Informal   None
                  Namakgale entrance                                             Tzaneen and           peak until
                                                                                 Selwana. (use P112)   early
                                                                                                       afternoon

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Greater Letaba Municipality
                                                                                                        Peak
Rank             Location               Type       Facilities           Destinations
                                                                                                        Periods

                                                                        Phaphadi, Maphalle,
                                                                        Skhimmini, Mooketsi , Louis
                                                   shelter, loading
                 On-street at                                           Trichardt, (via Morebeng),
                                                   bays, office and
                 Modjadjiskloof                                         Tzaneen Pick n Pay rank, Ga
Modjadjiskloof                                     ablution blocks.                                     Busy
                 shopping complex.                                      – Kgapane, Sekgopo, Giyani
                                        Formal     The condition of                                     throughout
                 Biggest minibus taxi                                   score complex, Rotterdam,
                                                   ablution blocks                                      the day
                 rank in Greater                                        Sekgosese, Polokwane Pick
                                                   is not
                 Letaba                                                 n Pay rank, Sapekoe
                                                   satisfactory.
                                                                        Middlekop minibus taxi (use
                                                                        Tzaneen route).

                                                                        Mokwakwaila, Tzaneen Pick
                                                                        „n Pay rank, Polokwane Pick
                                                   shelter, loading     „n Pay rank (via Mooketsi),     busiest
Ga-Kgapane                                         bays, ablution       Ga-Kgapane, Modjadjiskloof,     during
                 Off street at Ga-
                                        Formal     blocks (still        Johannesburg, Sehlakong,        morning and
                 Kgapane Township
                                                   under                Medingen. (most utilized        afternoon
                                                   construction).       route is Tzaneen)               peaks

                 Off-street at
                 Mooketsi complex.                                      Modjadjiskloof, Phaphadi &
Mooketsi         At junction of two                                     Sekgopo.                        busy during
                 main roads: Giyani     Informal   None                                                 the morning
                 – Mooketsi rd &                                        (most utilized route is         peak
                 Modjadjiskloof –                                       Modjadjiskloof)
                 Polokwane rd.

                                                                        Ga-Kgapane via Mooketsi
                 On-street at Ga-
Sekgopo                                                                 Modjadjiskloof & has several    busy during
                 Sekgopo village on
                                        Informal   None                 pick – up points. (most         the morning
                 Modjadjiskloof –
                                                                        utilized route is               peak
                 Polokwane road.
                                                                        Modjadjiskloof)

                                                   The rank has
                                                                                                        busy during
Sekgosese                                          facilities but are
                 on street at                                           Modjadjiskloof, Makhado and     the morning
                                        Formal     not sufficient
                 Sekgosese village.                                     Polokwane.                      & afternoon
                                                   and not in good
                                                                                                        peak
                                                   condition.

                                                                        Ga – Kgapane, Skhimmini
Mokwakwaila      off – street at                   shelter, loading     (Shayamoriri via Skhimmini)     busy during
                 Mokwakwaila            formal     bays and public      Lebaka Cross,                   the morning
                 village.                          phones               Ramotshinyadi and Abel.         peak
                                                                        (most utilized Mokwakwaila)

                                                                        Giyani, Mokwakwaila, Ga-
Skhimini                                                                                                busy during
                 on-street rank at                                      Kgapane and Phaphadi.
                                        Informal   None                                                 the morning
                 Skhimini village                                       (busiest route is
                                                                                                        peak
                                                                        Mokwakwaila)

                 on-street at                                           Modjadjiskloof via Mooketsi.    busy during
Maphalle                                informal   None
                 Maphalle village on                                    (busiest route is               the morning

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